KnownCarProblems2022 Kia K5 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia K5, most often about the fuel system (34% of complaints, typically around 83,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about K5 model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2022 Kia K5 problems
Fuel system
44 complaints · 34%Half of these problems showed up before 83,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at 43 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormally loud booming sound. The contact's daughter, who was occupying a rear seat, screamed out because the rear seats had suddenly risen. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle.…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the purge control solenoid valve (pcsv), resulting in damage and fuel tank expansion. The vehicle was not…
Engine
30 complaints · 23%The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, she struck two deers that jumped into the roadway. No safety object detection was activated during the failure. The vehicle went to the left and right and stalled. The driver-side door was jammed. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v794000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
Electrical
25 complaints · 19%Parts named most often: wiring.
The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH with the driver-assist feature, activated, there was another vehicle driving slower at approximately 50 MPH was in front however the vehicle's feature did not automatically decrease in speed causing the contact to rear the vehicle. The air…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 35 MPH, the A/C unit occasionally shut off, and failed to return to normal operation several minutes later. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was…
Transmission
21 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power train warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop at the red traffic light, the vehicle failed to respond upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that upon shifting to park(p) and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as needed. The…
Other or unspecified
20 complaints · 16%Driver assistance
16 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: warnings, adaptive cruise control, assist, warning.
The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the automatic front collision avoidance system abruptly engaged while there was a vehicle was parked on the passenger-side of the roadway. The contact stated the parked vehicle did not present a safety hazard to the vehicle.…
Air bags
9 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, she struck two deers that jumped into the roadway. No safety object detection was activated during the failure. The vehicle went to the left and right and stalled. The driver-side door was jammed. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH with the driver-assist feature, activated, there was another vehicle driving slower at approximately 50 MPH was in front however the vehicle's feature did not automatically decrease in speed causing the contact to rear the vehicle. The air…
Brakes
9 complaints · 7%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Kia K5 recalls
Fuel system: fuel system, gasoline
Risk: A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the check valve. The fuel tank will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 16, 2026. Owners may contact kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc356. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning december 1, 2025.
Full defect summary
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2024 k5 vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
Air bags: curtain
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 7, 2023. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc263.
Full defect summary
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 k5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 9, 2022. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc250.
Full defect summary
Kia motors, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 sorento and 2021-2023 k5 vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 21, 2021. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc214.
Full defect summary
Kia motor america (kia) is recalling certain 2021 sorento and 2021-2022 k5 vehicles equipped with 2.5l turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
Driver assistance: steering assist
Risk: A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the r-mdps software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed june 24, 2021. Owner may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc213.
Full defect summary
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 k5 vehicles equipped with 2.5l t-gdi engines. The rack-mounted motor driven power steering (r-mdps) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. If a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with lane following assist (lfa) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Kia K5
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia K5?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (44 complaints, typically around 83,000 miles); engine (30 complaints); electrical (25 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Kia K5 have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 17, 2025 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Kia K5?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about K5 model year since 2000, with 129 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.